Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $217.26 | 7.460% | $233.4676 | $233.47 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
Purchase #2 | $60.61 | 9.497% | $66.3661 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
Purchase #3 | $60.75 | 9.550% | $66.5516 | $66.55 | $66.55 | $66.60 |
Purchase #4 | $183.50 | 5.813% | $194.1669 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
Purchase #5 | $182.27 | 3.567% | $188.7716 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
Purchase #6 | $131.74 | 7.400% | $141.4888 | $141.49 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
Purchase #7 | $195.50 | 11.710% | $218.3931 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,031.63 | $1,109.2057 | $1,109.21 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.40 |